Mistago River facts for kids
The Mistago River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Barlow River, which is part of a larger river system. The Mistago River is located in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James area, in the Nord-du-Québec region.
The river flows through different areas, including the Mistissini (Cree village municipality). It also passes through the Albanel Lakes Wildlife Reserve, Mistassini and Mistago and the Assinica Wildlife Sanctuary. These are special places where nature is protected.
You can reach the area around the Mistago River by a forest road. This road connects to Route 167, which comes from the town of Chibougamau. The river is usually frozen from early November until mid-May. It's safe to travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Nord-du-Québec |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unidentified Lake Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 419 m (1,375 ft) 50°16′37″N 74°08′13″W / 50.27694°N 74.13694°W |
| River mouth | Barlow River (Chibougamau River) Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 368 m (1,207 ft) 50°08′32″N 74°15′11″W / 50.14222°N 74.25306°W |
| Length | 21.1 km (13.1 mi) |
Where the River Flows
The Mistago River is about 21.1 kilometers (13.1 miles) long. It starts from an unnamed lake in the Mistissini (Cree village municipality). This lake is about 419 meters (1,375 feet) above sea level.
River's Journey
The Mistago River flows north of the Barlow River. The Barlow River then flows southwest and joins the Chibougamau River. From there, the water travels southwest through the Waswanipi River and into Goéland Lake (Waswanipi River). Finally, the water reaches Matagami Lake.
Nearby Waterways
The Mistago River is surrounded by many other important rivers and lakes.
- To the north, you'll find Mistassini Lake and the Rupert River.
- To the east, there's the Barlow River and Waconichi Lake.
- To the south, you'll see the Chibougamau River and Chibougamau Lake.
- To the west, there's also the Barlow River and the Brock River (Chibougamau River).
What's in a Name?
The name "Mistago River" comes from the Cree language. In Cree, "Mistago" means "the White River." This name tells us something about the river's appearance or its importance to the local Indigenous people.
The name "Mistago River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was the same day the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec's Place Names Commission) was created.
